M2.0 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 16:02:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 21, 2025 at 16:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-21 16:02:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.75400, -28.73000

Temperature

15.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 km — close to the regional average (5.6 km)

Regional average: 5.6 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Fayal

Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'041 m ·Last eruption: 1958 ·Portugal
Pico

Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Sao Jorge

Distance: 58 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
Graciosa

Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
Terceira

Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 192 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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